The tension is rising between WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (51-2-2-, 28KOs) and Miguel Cotto (38-4, 21KOs). They will battle on June 7th at New York's Madison Square Garden.

In several recent interviews, Martinez has openly complained about Cotto's numerous demands during their drawn-out negotiations. Among them, Cotto demanded a catch-weight of 159-pounds, first billing in the promotion, for Martinez to be situated in the challenger's corner, and for Martinez to have the first ring walk.

Martinez claims that Cotto was refusing to go forward with the match unless his terms were met.

Cotto is not disputing that he made numerous demands in the negotiations. He says Martinez is the "B-side" of the promotion, which is why he is not entitled to walk out second or have his name in the top spot of the promotion.

"Boxing is a business. When I had to fight Manny Pacquiao and [Floyd] Mayweather, I was the B-side of the equation. [In this fight] here, Sergio is the B-side of the equation. The one who is going to sell the tickets is [the A-side] and that is me," Cotto said.

Cotto's getting KTFO, he better talk while he can
Martinez is in this for the money, so playing B side is ok now
he did the same thing when he fought Chavez
no more of this crap after Cotto though, the guy's just a damn WW
Martinez better fight GGG or Murray again when this is over
otherwise...

Cotto better be prepared for what he is walking into...he needs HGH, TRT, and to somehow find a soul that can fight behind his jab for twelve rounds without gassing. Imagine if Cotto goes to 160 and takes Sergio's lineal strap. That might end up being the best win of the decade if it happens.

[QUOTE=-Kev-]That's a pretty unfair comment even for you, considering Floyd had problems with only one fighter in negotiations. He gave in to every demand DLH had, he went 50-50 with Hatton, at an agreed 147 because Hatton claimed he was too big for 140 and wanted to move up. The Marquez, Mosley,...